Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111615563 - Boise Cascade Corp. (White Paper Group)
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Boise Cascade Corp. (White Paper Group)
400 - 2nd Ave.
International Falls, MN 56649
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/05/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/27/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360241277 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,650 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 182065302 | 08/11/1993 | 08/16/1993 | $4,650 | $25,000 | $0 | 09/01/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 08/11/1993 | 08/16/1993 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 09/01/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:38 p.m. on September 10, 1992, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were severely burned when they opened a vessel containing approximately 15,000 gallons of water with a temperature between 200 and 289 degrees F. The three employees thought the vessel had been drained prior to the opening of the 18 in. manhole. Employee #1 died of his injuries on October 4, 1992. Employee #2 sustained burns to his face, upper body, and respiratory system. Employee #3 sustained burns to his upper body, back, and legs.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, WORK RULES, HOT WATER, LEG, BURN, CONSTRUCTION, BACK, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111615563 | Occupation Not Listed |
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